Zesty Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

A really fab tutorial to watch in how to make lemon meringue cupcakes .. a great cupcake treat for afternoon get together s .. a really yummy lemon light sponge topped with meringue what heaven , sure to be a hit at any tea party I am sure .. so take a look at the tutorial

 

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Here is the ingredients needed

 For the cupcakes:

100g butter, softened
100g caster sugar
1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out using a sharp knife
2 eggs
100g self-raising flour
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp candied lemon zest (optional — available from specialist delicatessens and cake decorating shops)

For the lemon curd:

175g golden caster sugar
Juice of 2 lemons
2 eggs
110g unsalted butter, cut into cubes

For the Italian meringue:

2 egg whites
50ml water
100g caster sugar

To decorate:

Zest of 1 lemon
Icing sugar, to dust

 

link to this on YouTube

 

Click the link below to see how to make these fab cupcakes

 

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

 

Originally posted 2014-11-21 16:31:14.

Afternoon Baking With Grandma